ESG Lab validation report. [ Source: HP/VMware ]
April 2013-
This report presents the results of ESG Lab testing of the performance and scalability of the HP ProLiant DL980 server powered by Intel Xeon processors, running SAP with VMware vSphere 5.
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Leveraging the Cloud for your Business [ Source: Cornerstone Advanced Communications ]
April 2013- Small and midsized business owners, enterprise clients, and IT professionals are all able to benefit from reliable and affordable hosted services offered over robust and stable technology platforms. This article provides industry statistics and trends that reveal how these services are being used. For those decision makers who are getting used to different types of cloud services, brief overviews of Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, and Platform as a Service are offered.<...
Database Security in Virtualization & Cloud Computing Environments [ Source: McAfee ]
March 2013- Many organizations have found themselves drawn to virtualization and cloud computing architectures for the many benefits, only to find that the complexity of ensuring adequate data security was simply too great an obstacle. But the adoption of these technologies is inevitable. By deploying memory-based solutions for distributed database monitoring, enterprises will find that it is not only possible to protect sensitive information in these emerging computing models, but that the same architecture also provides both ...
Re-imagining App Deployment: Tips for Selecting the Right App Server [ Source: IBM ]
March 2013- Enterprise IT departments are in the midst of radical, unprecedented levels of change. Of course, change is a constant when it comes to technology. But the transformations currently under way are comprehensive and revolutionary. And changes are occurring in a number of areas simultaneously, intensifying the pressure on IT managers and staff. On one front, virtualization and cloud computing are fundamentally altering enterprise IT infrastructure. It's no longer the norm to tie a particular piece ...
Top 10 Reasons to Move to HP Blade Servers [ Source: HP ]
May 2013-
According to a recent InformationWeek survey, more than 90% of IT leaders plan to increase virtualization initiatives this year. As they use virtualization to support more complex and mission-critical applications, self-service provisioning, and business initiatives in the cloud, these IT pros are choosing blade servers as their platform of choice.
Check out this HP-sponsored white paper to learn why blade servers are the best platform for high-density virtualized environments and how they can enable ...
HP Newsletter with Gartner Research: Maximizing Your Infrastructure through Virtualization [ Source: HP ]
May 2013-
Virtualization is a proven way to cut costs and improve IT efficiency, so it's no surprise that IT pros are rolling out new deployments at a record pace. But to ensure that your virtualization project delivers the best results, it's important to follow best practices.
Straight from the Gartner files, this white paper shares the latest findings and most useful recommendations for virtualizing your organization's workloads. Learn how to develop a strategy that ...
Benefits of Virtualized IT Environments for Public Service Agencies [ Source: Dell ]
February 2013-
Many municipal, county, and state government agencies are utilizing
virtualization solutions to provide efficient, critical public services while reducing
costs. Download, "Virtualization Streamlines Public Service Initiatives" to learn
how a virtualization solution enables public service agencies to:
• Boost availability of social services, such as public safety and EMS
• Save over $1M in budget to be allocated for other purposes
• Advancing safety and productivity from computer-aided dispatch and criminal history ...
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Why Choosing the Right Storage Matters [ Source: Dell ]
February 2013-
Despite data residing on shared storage within VDI environments, storage is
still a key part of the equation that is often overlooked during the initial VDI
assessment process. Download, "Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: Getting Serious about Storage" to understand how careful consideration of the storage infrastructure is crucial to ensure:
• Security from data breaches as users are assigned rights-based access
• Scalability as capacity demands grow, companies can continue to use existing desktops/...
How to Efficiently Deploy a Virtualized Integrated Infrastructure [ Source: Dell ]
February 2013-
Many Organizations understand the benefits of, but are challenged with
implementing a virtualized integrated infrastructure. Download, "Targeting Use
Cases for fast Deployment of Virtualized Integrated Infrastructure" to learn more
about a pre-integrated, ready-to-deploy virtualized infrastructure that can:
• Create a virtual environment for remote or branch offices
• Support application hosting platforms
• Deploy private clouds
IT Professionals can now deploy a virtualized infrastructure efficiently without being required to commit ...
Dell EqualLogic and VMware Guide: How to Optimize the Virtualized Data Center [ Source: Dell ]
February 2013-
A top priority for IT Organizations is improving data center performance. With the
integration of VMware and Dell EqualLogic, IT Organizations can ensure that the
virtualized data center responds effectively to changing business requirements. Download, "EqualLogic and VMware: Optimizing the Virtualized Data Center" to learn about the benefits of this integration, including the ability to:
• Implement and automate appropriate protection and safeguarding levels
• Achieve thin provisioning and space-efficient snapshot conservation
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How to Deploy a Cost-Effective VDI Solution for SMBs [ Source: Dell ]
February 2013-
As the migration to Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDIs) increases, storage managers are faced with the daunting task of deploying and maintaining these environments. Download, "E-Guide: Pros and Cons of VDI for SMBs" to obtain tips and solutions on how to implement the most cost-effective virtualization solution for your Organization, such as:
• Mixing and matching different vendors to get best-of-breed products/cost-efficient combinations
• Deploying a small number of desktops and gradually growing ...
Forrester Whitepaper: IT Operations Managers Must Rethink Their Approach to Private Cloud [ Source: HP/Intel® ]
May 2013-
Organizations of all types are attracted by the promises of private cloud computing, but few actually have the virtual maturity to be successful. This Forrester report reveals the latest virtualization trends so you can see how far your peers are in their journey to the private cloud. Read on and discover best practices for improving virtualization in order to prepare for the cloud.
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